Seasonal theme planned for annual fair at St. Thomas Church in Taunton

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Sep 27, 2012 at 10:43 AM

TAUNTON — A "Spook-tacular" event is being planned for Oct. 27-28 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

TAUNTON — A "Spook-tacular" event is being planned for Oct. 27-28 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

As the name suggests, the theme of this year's fair is in tune with the season, but if the decorations are a bit spooky, the items for sale will be spectacular in a down-to-earth way, according to the planning committee.

"This year our theme promises to offer some special surprises and visits from ghosts and goblins with lots of haunted happenings," said Chairman Eileen Adams. "Don't miss out - and get your costume ready!"

The fair will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday in the church parish hall. Members of the church and other volunteers have been knitting, crocheting, sewing, making craft items, baking, canning and collecting items for the various booths that will be featured at the fair. The booths will include Crafts, Farm Stand, Games & Toys (used), Knitting/Sewing, Jewels & Jazz, Pies, Decorations, Antiques, Gifts and Collectibles.

A new booth this year will feature plants for the home and garden. In addition, there will be roll-up booths for both adults and children, where those who unroll lucky numbers will win special prizes.

There will be a money wreath raffle and 50/50 raffles as well as a Chinese auction with prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.

As always, Eileen Adams has created a special quilt to be raffled off at the fair. Tickets are on sale now at $1 each or six for $5 for this queen size, 85 by 103 inch "Road to the Stars" patterned handmade quilt.

Angel Card readings will be available throughout the day, as will the St. Thomas Cafeteria, featuring a variety of sandwiches, soups, chowder, desserts, soft drinks and coffee.

To close out the fair, dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, next door to the parish hall on High Street. Dinner will featured an herb roasted breast of chicken with sage stuffing in a supreme sauce, herb roasted potatoes, gingered carrots, a tossed salad, rolls and beverages and "spooky cake." Tickets are $16.

St. Thomas is located on High Street in downtown Taunton. For more information, call the church office at 508-824-9595 or email StThomasEpiscopalChurch@comcast.net.